Visitors will hear from high profile national and international guest speakers and key industry figures who will present the latest best practice examples from their markets and domains.

As the ultimate conference in Australia for the marine export industry, ASMEX 2019 will continue to build on its solid reputation for delivering quality and current industry information and invaluable networking opportunities.  The conference has gained significant momentum over the last eight years and is set to attract an even greater presence of Australian and international delegates and speakers in 2019.

Guest speakers for ASMEX 2019 include:

• Craig Norris, CEO, Victoria International Marina and Nigel Beatty from The Someya Group Limited, Japan discussing their northern Pacific rim perspectives and the impact on the southern hemisphere
• Aaron Young, Vice Commodore, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron speak on the latest planning and progress on the 36th Americas Cup in Auckland
• Vasco Buonpensiere from Cantiere delle Marche present on Australia and the global supply chain
• Andy Ridley, CEO Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef provide an overview on the true state of the Great Barrier Reef
• Mark Stothard, Echo Yachts share the amazing experience of the innovation and journey of the build of White Rabbit
• Carmen Lau-Stratton, Camper and Nicolson Asia, Peter Mahony  from Benetti Asia, Andy Shorten, The Lighthouse Consultancy and Zara Tremlett, The Superyacht Services Guide discuss progress in the region from sales, cruising, chartering and infrastructure perspective
• Rob Miley, Tasmania Maritime Network and Roger Janes, Richardson Devine Marine Construction and others on the current marine industry in Tasmania from shipbuilding, refit + repairs and ferry building to tourism, cruising grounds and vessel visitation levels
• Matt Zadnikar, CEO, SeaNet on his journey from sailing, to building and owning a luxury superyacht
• Nigel Beatty will also present on the latest developments in Japan for the RWC this year and the Tokyo Olympics in 2020
• Kiran Haslam, Princess Yachts and Vasco Buonpensiere on how can Australia make more of an impact in European markets?
• The Superyacht Australia panel – Barry Jenkins, Peter Redford, Cameron Bray, Kathleen Ferguson and Chris Blackwell discuss the impact of three global international events in the Pacific + the opportunities it provides the Australian industry
• Martin Redmayne, The Superyacht Report and David Good, CEO, AIMEX speak on the state of the superyacht industry globally and locally

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